title: Microwave assisted synthesis of bridgehead alkenes.
abstract: A new, concise method to synthesize triene precursors for the type 2 intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction has been developed. Microwave irradiation of the trienes provides a convenient method for the synthesis of bridgehead alkenes. Higher yields, shorter reaction times, and lower reaction temperatures provide a general and efficient route to this interesting class of molecules.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, 1102 Natural Sciences 2, Irvine, California 92697-2025, United States.
authors.forename: Leah
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cleary
authors.forename: Hoseong
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yoo
authors.forename: Kenneth J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Shea
mesh_terms: D000475:Alkenes / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D008872:Microwaves; D015394:Molecular Structure
chemical_list: D000475:Alkenes